Mermaid Lavender Evergreen Candytuft
Overview: A candytuft grown for its lavender blooms.
Mature size: Approximately 6–12 in. tall and 1–2 ft. wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun to light shade; flowers most heavily in full sun
Flowering season: Spring, with a shorter rebloom possible in fall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
Water needs: Average; prefers moist to slightly dry, well-drained soil — dislikes wet feet
Special features: Low, mounding, evergreen groundcover perennial; shear back by about a third right after flowering to keep it dense and encourage rebloom; easy to root from stems that touch the soil
Wildlife value: Bees and other early-season pollinators
Botanical name: Iberis x 'Mermaid Lavender'
Category: Ground Cover